Alternative therapies may be helpful to people trying to control their blood pressure. Acupuncture and biofeedback are well-accepted alternative techniques that may help some people with high blood pressure. Techniques that induce relaxation and reduce stress are…
Read More It may take trial and error to find the proper medication or combination of medications that will help control hypertension in each case. It is important to take the medications as prescribed and only discontinue them on…
Read More The management and control of high blood pressure involves two major options, lifestyle modification and medication. Aim for a healthy weight range for your height and body type. Your health care practitioner can…
Read More Treatment for high blood pressure will depend on your blood pressure levels and your associated risk of developing a cardiovascular disease, such as a heart attack or stroke. There are seven main risk factors for developing a cardiovascular disease…
Read More Blood pressure is measured with a blood pressure cuff (sphygmomanometer). This may be done using a stethoscope and a cuff and gauge or by an automatic machine. It is a routine part of the physical examination…
Read More Many symptoms present gradually after years of poorly blood pressure control. Many times, the first knowledge of hypertension occurs when a patient complains of chest pain or has stroke-like symptoms. Should these occur…
Read More High blood pressure usually causes no symptoms and high blood pressure often is labeled “the silent killer.” People who have high blood pressure typically don’t know it until their blood pressure is measured…
Read More In 90% of people with hypertension, the cause of high blood pressure is not known and is referred to as primary or essential hypertension. While the specific cause is unknown, there are risk factors that can contribute to…
Read More High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is usually defined as having a sustained blood pressure of 140/90mmHg or above. Blood pressure is measured in millimetres of mercury, or mmHg (see below for a more detailed explanation)…
Read More Type 2 diabetes is the term that is now more commonly used to describe the disease formerly known as adult-onset diabetes. This chronic disease is also sometimes called non-insulin dependent diabetes. While there is no cure for adult-onset diabetes…
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